What you need to know to vote Tuesday

Tuesday is election day and if you live in Butte County, here's what you need to know.

The polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Your polling place is listed on the back of your sample ballot, usually on the left side. If you need further assistance, you can visit the county's voter website: http://ButteVotes.net. You can also call the clerk-recorder's office 1-800-894-7761 or 538-7761.

The website can help with polling place locations too.

Mail-in ballots that weren't sent can be dropped off at any polling place, which are also listed on the sample ballot.

Mail-in ballots will be counted within the period 28 days after the election.

If you vote at a polling place, the county recommends marking your sample ballot in advance to save time.